About
I’m Jud, an award-winning professional photojournalist who lives and works in Northern Virginia in a great small town called Warrenton, just outside Washington D.C. I started working as a photojournalist in 1992 at a newspaper in Livingston, Montana. Since then I’ve worked for several newspapers around the county including USA TODAY for over 17 years as a photo/visuals editor. I started Jud McCrehin Photography in 2007 when a friend asked me to photograph her wedding.
My father gave me my first camera, a Canon AE-1, when I was 14. I’ve known exactly what I wanted to do with my life ever since. I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1992 with a degree in photojournalism and have been working as a photojournalist ever since. I’ve covered everything from local parades to traveling across the world covering the United States military training and fighting in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq.
What do you photograph?
JMP specializes in portraits (family, senior, graduation and engagement), headshots, weddings, events and conferences. If you have other photo needs please let us know what you have in mind.
What makes you different from other photographers?
My many years of experience as a photojournalist makes me stand out from other photographers. I have worked in some of the most severe and dangerous conditions on the planet, all the while producing quality storytelling images for publication. Please check out my work on this site and the web to see for yourself.
How long have you been a photographer?
I have been a professional photojournalist and photography editor for over 35 years, working for 5 different newspaper companies, including USA TODAY for 17 years, covering stories all over the world and throughout the U.S. I started Jud McCrehin Photography in 2007.
Will you be the photographer at my portrait session or event?
Yes, I’m the only photographer at JMP.
When should I book a portrait session or event?
I’ve been in business since 2007 so when the weather starts to warm up, I book up. I photograph a very limited number of weddings each year and mainly fill my schedule with portraits and headshots. Inquire to see what dates/times I have available as soon as you can.
How many images do you take?
Typically I deliver 1,000+ images from a wedding or event, 150+ images from a portrait session and 20-25 from a headshot session.
Do you have backup gear?
I do bring backup gear, including extra cameras, lenses and flashes so if a piece of gear fails you will never know about it and the images will NOT suffer.
How can I see the images after you photograph them?
I provide each client a complimentary online gallery where you can view and order your images. The images from portraits and weddings/events are ready to view/order 2 weeks after the event or session. Headshots are available to view/order the same day in most cases.
How far do you travel?
JMP is based in Warrenton, Va. which is outside of Washington D.C. in Northern Virginia. Typically, I photograph most portrait sessions and weddings/events in the Mid-Atlantic, but also really like to photograph destination portraits sessions and weddings/events. Let us know what you have in mind.
Do you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to edit your images?
I don’t use AI to edit, or create images. My company motto is “Real People Real Moments.” As a photojournalist that would be like making up a visual quote. In fact all portraits, headshots and wedding/events on this website are real images photographed at real events by me.